Clinical Dietitian – Inpatient Rehab & Wellness Impact

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo; Gaston (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) and stock purchase plans

Flexible spending accounts

Supportive culture

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, design personalized plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets within our community hospital setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to monitor nutrition status, document care plans, and support patients on their recovery journey, contributing to our mission of enhancing well-being across trusted inpatient rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Food & Nutrition.
• One year of Clinical Dietetics experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Counsel patients per physician orders and diet instructions.
• Communicate with physicians and other care disciplines involved in patient care.
• Evaluate referral orders to determine adequacy of nutrition intake methods.
• Document relevant information in the patient's medical record.
• Implement nutritional care plans, adapt menus, and assist patients with special dietary needs.
• Conduct calorie counts and make appropriate recommendations.
• Review and sign menus for nutritional adequacy.

Skills

Dietitian registration

State licensure

Professional membership preferred

Education

Degree in Food & Nutrition

Job description

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Irmo is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to assess nutritional needs, design personalized plans, and educate patients on healthy eating and post-discharge diets within our community hospital setting.

You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to monitor nutrition status, document care plans, and support patients on their recovery journey, contributing to our mission of enhancing well-being across trusted inpatient rehabilitation services.